AARP offering free help with taxes to Fulton County seniors

DES PLAINES, IL - MARCH 23: The top of a form 1040 individual income tax return for 2005 is seen atop a stack on the same at the Des Plaines Public Library March 23, 2006 in Des Plaines, Illinois. Americans are preparing for the income tax filing deadline next month whether using tax software, filing on the paper forms or using a tax preparer.  (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

Credit: Tim Boyle

Credit: Tim Boyle

DES PLAINES, IL - MARCH 23: The top of a form 1040 individual income tax return for 2005 is seen atop a stack on the same at the Des Plaines Public Library March 23, 2006 in Des Plaines, Illinois. Americans are preparing for the income tax filing deadline next month whether using tax software, filing on the paper forms or using a tax preparer. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

Even after decades of managing a very confusing system, seniors can still need help filing taxes.

That’s why AARP is offering free assistance at government buildings throughout Fulton County as tax season approaches.

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AARP Tax Aid representatives help seniors with their 1040 and 1040EZ returns.

Those interested should call ahead for an appointment at the numbers listed below.

Dorothy C. Benson Senior Multipurpose Facility

6500 Vernon Woods Drive in Sandy Springs

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mondays and Wednesdays until April 15

Call 404-613-4900 to make an appointment.

H.J.C. Bowden Senior Multipurpose Facility

2885 Church St. in East Point

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Every Thursday until April 11

This is only for residents of District 5, a map of which can be viewed by clicking here.

Call 404-613-6131 to make an appointment.

Harriett G. Darnell Senior Multipurpose Facility

677 Fairburn Road NW in Atlanta

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fridays: Feb. 8 Feb. 22, March 8 and March 22

Call 404-613-8580 to make an appointment.

For more information about Fulton County’s senior services, call 404-613-6000.

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